8-Hour Rio de Janeiro Landmarks Tour with São Conrado Hang Gliding

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the beaches of Ipanema, Copacabana, and Urca in one guided tour
• 02 Visit Sugar Loaf Mountain, famous for its cableway and panoramic city views
• 03 Explore Rio's historic center, including Selarón Stairs, Cinelândia, and the Lapa Aqueduct
• 04 Take in the scenery of Tijuca National Park and Taunay Waterfall
• 05 Option to enjoy a hang gliding experience at São Conrado Beach

Discover Rio de Janeiro's landmark highlights on a guided city tour that combines famous beaches, historic sights, and natural scenery. See Ipanema, Copacabana, and Urca, visit Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, and explore the historic center with stops at Selarón Stairs, Cinelândia, Municipal Theatre, Square XV, Olympic Boulevard, Kobra Graffiti's, Mauá Square, Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Lapa Aqueduct. The experience also includes Tijuca National Park and Taunay Waterfall, with the option to end the day with a hang gliding experience at São Conrado Beach.

If interested, enjoy a hang gliding experience at São Conrado Beach before returning to your hotel.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca Forest

Languages English, French, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Rio Landmarks, Tijuca Forest, and São Conrado Hang Gliding

• Depart from your hotel in Rio's South Zone to see the beaches of Ipanema, Copacabana, and Urca.

• Visit Sugar Loaf Mountain, known worldwide for its cableway and panoramic views of the city and beyond. It is named for its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined loaf sugar.

• Explore the historic center of the city with stops at Selarón Stairs, Cinelândia, Municipal Theatre, Square XV, Olympic Boulevard, Kobra Graffiti's, Mauá Square, Metropolitan Cathedral, Lapa Aqueduct, Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca National Park, and Taunay Waterfall.

• If interested, enjoy a hang gliding experience at São Conrado Beach before returning to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf tickets

What's Not Included

• Restaurant bills

What to bring

• Wear comfortable shoes and use sun protection cream.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tour start

Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.